Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james first. Audubon created a genre of illustration that didnt exist before. Six of the birds painted have become extinct since its publication. The book is a good size not elephant portfolio sizei wish but large enough for students to really see the detail and the print is.
Buy the birds of america by audubon, john james isbn. The birds of america john james audubon 1937 large hardcover book, clean. Place of publication new york date published 1937 keywords birds, dummy, publishers dummy, sample book bookseller catalogs. Book depository international london, united kingdom seller rating. The audubon society baby elephant folio differs in a number of ways besides its dimensions from earlier editions of the birds of america and from john james audubon s original, massive doubleelephant folio, the heaviest volume of which weighs 56 pounds. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. Each 2by2inch slide was from an original photograph taken with a special camera produced by eastman kodak company for the national gallery of art, washington, d. From the collection of the new york society library.
Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition abebooks. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america etsy. I checked out this book from my library, hoping it had the full collection of birds from audubon s birds of america, but alas the copy by library had only featured 30 color prints from the original book, with a catalog of the remaining 470 prints printed in blackandwhite thumbnails in the back of the book. Birds of america, john james audubon, used abebooks. John james audubon 1937 book print sawwhet owl birds of america. You can decide which side to display when you frame. Bound in cloth with a full cloth slipcase, this beautifully produced book is the first complete. Audubon s birds of america coloring book paperback john james audubon.
Lincoln finch john james audubons birds of america. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubons work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. John james audubon art and a great selection of related books. We are an art gallery with over 50 years of experience focusing on the artwork of john james audubon, john gould, pierrejoseph redoute and other natural history artists. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The birds of america by john james audubon 1937 limited. The birds of america by john james audubon, 1950, macmillan edition, in english popular ed. Education a timeline for audubon prints audubon galleries. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubons doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction. In other words, there is a bird print on each side.
He was notable for his extensive studies documenting all types of american birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction. Birds of america by audubon, first edition, macmillan abebooks. Part one, sale 4391, audubon prints, 7 june 1980 auction catalogue by sotheby parke bernet new york. Offered is an original vintage 1937 john james audubon book plate, print, or bird print no. Get the best deals on audubon birds of america when you shop the largest online selection at. However, some of the smaller birds can also bring high prices at auction, including the carolina parrot, robin, mockingbird, and ruffnecked. Excerpt from ornithological biography, reprinted in kathryn hall proby, audubon in florida coral gables. In 1993 a book on the octavo edition titled audubon s great national work, the royal octavo edition of the birds of america, was authored by ron tyler and published by the university of texas press. He was notable for his extensive studies documenting all types of american birds. Johnson reprint corporation and theatrum orbis terrarum, 197172. In 1969 the national audubon society, with the cooperation of the national gallery of art, offered five sets of ten slides each of the birds of america. The mississippi flyway is named for the great river underpinning the migration route followed by 60 percent of north america s birds, including the american white pelicans, least terns, and prothonotary warblers.
The birds of america book by john james audubon macmillan. His combined interests in art and ornithology turned into a plan to make a complete pictoral record of all the bird species of north america. Audubon prints birds of america original octavos 1st. As the record of the interior story of the making of this monumental work, his journal of 1826 is one of the richest documents in the history of american culture. The national audubon society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the americas using science, advocacy, education, and ontheground conservation. Audubon s birds of america coloring book by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
John james audubon, an early american naturalist and painter, produced one of the greatest works of natural history and art of the nineteenth century, the birds of america. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america. The book is a good size not elephant portfolio sizei wish but large enough for students to really see the detail and the print is high quality. Books and videos about birds for you flathead audubon society. James audubon 1937 book print hawk owl birds of america painting. Published by published for the national audubon society by volair books 1979. Larger birds tend to bring higher prices than the smaller songbirds. Reproductions of audubons birds of america audubon prints. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large. Part of the unit centers around art inspired by birds, and so we of course discuss audubon. Guide to collecting john james audubon the value of.
These measure 8 34 x 12 12, and were limited to 2500 copies. The birds of america john james audubon 1937 book ebay. Including the redwinged blackbird, painted bunting, wood duck, great blue heron, rubythroated hummingbird, purple finch, and blue jay, 46 different species of birds from all parts of the united states are included in this book. Excellent art conservation services are provided for all types of two dimension artwork, include works on paper, canvas, and fine photography. The 19th century masterpiece, replete with count em 435 handcolored illustrations, has long been considered a crucial document about u. The birds of america author audubon, john james illustrator aububon, john james formatbinding hard cover book condition used fine with no dust jacket edition first edition binding hardcover publisher the macmillan co. In april, audubon sails back to england from charleston to supervise the birds of america. Audubon painting whitefronted goose vintage 1937 birds of america book print.
Dec 15, 2017 and audubon s second book, ornithological biography, which was intended to be a companion to the birds of america, would inspire the founding of the national audubon society, one of the world. Collectible book vintage audubon s birds of america 1950 1st popular edition. The birds of america is a book by naturalist and painter john james audubon, containing illustrations of a wide variety of birds of the united states. The national audubon society baby elephant folio tiny folio roger tory peterson. John james audubon 1937 book print sawwhet owl birds of america painting. The birds of america june 16 and 17, 1983 sale number 5054 by audubon, john james. By restoring habitat from the headwaters of the mississippi to the louisiana delta, audubon is protecting birds yearround. May 31, 2018 ornithologist john james audubon labored over his lifes masterwork, the birds of america, from 1827 to 1838. Twelve images measuring 9 x 6 12 published by harcourtbrace. The birds of america john james audubon good book 0 hardcover 4. Books and videos about birds for you flathead audubon.
The birds of america by john james audubon first edition. While there, she sells at least two subscriptions to the birds of america. Jul 06, 2014 i have a book titled birds of america and below that title is the word audubon, this is on the spine of the book at the bottom of the spine are the numbers 598. From the birds of america amsterdam edition amsterdam and new york. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubon s work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. In october travels back to charleston, where he spends the winter painting birds at bachmans house. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. The subject matter of an audubon print also helps determine the value. There paints blackbacked gull, gannet, lincoln s sparrow, shore lark, and others. We had been in labrador nearly three weeks before this finch was discovered. Reference audubon reproduction editions princeton audubon. Guide to collecting john james audubon the value of audubon. Macmillan published duenewald lithographs in their 1937 book audubons birds of america.
Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. These bookplates, prints, or pages are two 2 sided. Jan 27, 2021 the audubon society baby elephant folio differs in a number of ways besides its dimensions from earlier editions of the birds of america and from john james audubon s original, massive doubleelephant folio, the heaviest volume of which weighs 56 pounds. One morning while the sun was doing his best to enliven the gloomy aspect of the country, i chanced to enter one of those singular small valleys here and there to be seen. It is a valuable resource for octavo print collectors, but is out of print and very scarce. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubon s doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction in new york city. Because it was kept shelved and boxed the book itself is in fabulous condition. Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition. Great blue heron, american flamingo, and wild turkey are three of the most valuable prints of the birds of america. His major work, a colorplate book entitled the birds of america 18271839, is considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed. The following timeline is an excerpt from bill steiners book audubon art prints a. Cover corner creased, gentle surface wear of covers. Birds of america bien edition 185860 the original audubon bien edition consisted of 150 different printed images on 105 different sheets measuring about 2612 x 3912. Audubon s birds of america large book john james audubon 500 plates.
John james audubon art and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Theres a good reason that the book commands such high prices. Birds of america by audubon, first edition, macmillan. Birds of america by audubon, first edition abebooks. The audubon society baby elephant folio by roger tory. The birds of america hcdj by john james audubon, 1937. He created about 200 copies of the 3foottall, fourvolume set, each. Make offer the birds of america by john james audubon 1937 limited edition great condition the birds of america, john james audubon.
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